Vietnam Airlines Business Class
from$3,600round trip · per person
Vietnam Airlines operates the only nonstop between the United States and Vietnam — San Francisco to Ho Chi Minh City, about 16 hours on the A350 and 787 — and its lie-flat business cabin, SkyTeam membership and Lotus lounges make it the natural way to arrive for Saigon, Hanoi, Da Nang, Hoi An and Ha Long Bay. From the rest of the country, it connects through Tokyo, Seoul, Taipei or the Gulf on one ticket.
Business cabin
Business Class
Alliance
SkyTeam
Hub
Hanoi (HAN)
Lie-flat business seats
Nonstop US to Vietnam
Lotus business lounges
Vietnamese and international dining
At a glance
Premium cabins · US routes
- Business cabin
- Business ClassDetailsHide
- First Class
- No · Business is the top cabinDetailsHide
- Alliance
- SkyTeam · Program: Lotusmiles
- Hubs
- SGN · Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi (HAN) — note the US nonstop serves Ho Chi Minh City, not Hanoi
- US gateways
- 4 US cities · San Francisco nonstop, connections from Los Angeles, Seattle, New York and othersDetailsHide
- Flight time
- 14–16h · San Francisco–Ho Chi Minh City westbound → returnDetailsHide
1-2-1 lie-flat on the A350-900 and 787-9; 2-2-2 lie-flat on the 787-10
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San Francisco nonstop; connections from Los Angeles, Seattle, New York and others via partners
16h San Francisco–Ho Chi Minh City westbound · 14h return
Vietnam Airlines fares from the US
Negotiated round-trip starting fares, per person — request yours for exact dates.
Starting fares for lead-time bookings; your exact price depends on dates and availability.
The seat
What makes Business Class different
The A350 and 787-9 business seat is a lie-flat 1-2-1 reverse-herringbone with direct aisle access, a 15.4-inch screen and Vietnamese catering — pho, banh mi, fresh spring rolls — alongside a Western menu, with Vietnamese coffee served properly. The San Francisco nonstop is the only way to reach Vietnam without a connection, saving three to five hours over routing via Tokyo or Taipei. Ho Chi Minh City's domestic terminal connects to every Vietnamese destination in under two hours, and the airline's Hanoi hub serves the north.
Popular destinations with Vietnam Airlines from the US
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Why it is worth it
Benefits of flying Vietnam Airlines in a premium cabin
7 things that come with the ticket, before you count the seat itself.
The only US–Vietnam nonstop, lie-flat on the A350 and 787-9
Vietnamese cuisine and coffee on board; Western menu alongside
Lotus Lounges at Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi with showers and a buffet
SkyTeam Elite Plus benefits when connecting on Delta, Korean Air, Air France or KLM
Same-ticket domestic connections to Hanoi, Da Nang, Nha Trang and Phu Quoc
Free Wi-Fi messaging on equipped aircraft; paid full Wi-Fi
Amenity kits and bedding in Business on long-haul
Vietnam Airlines lounges
At Ho Chi Minh City's international terminal, the Lotus Lounge with showers, a buffet and rest areas; a similar Lotus Lounge at Hanoi. In the US, Vietnam Airlines uses partner lounges at San Francisco, and SkyTeam lounges at connection points.
Upgrades: can you move up?
Vietnam Airlines offers upgrade bids and cash upgrades before departure, and Lotusmiles members can upgrade eligible fares with miles. There is no First Class; Business is the top cabin.
Important to know before you book
- The 787-10's business cabin is 2-2-2 without direct aisle access at every seat; we route you onto the A350 or 787-9 where possible.
- The nonstop is San Francisco only; other US cities connect on a partner.
- Vietnam's dry season in the south is December–April; the north is best October–April; Tet (late January–February) fills every seat.
- US citizens need a Vietnam e-visa; we remind you at booking.
Rankings and reviews
Vietnam Airlines holds a Skytrax 4-Star rating and has won APEX Four Star and Best Regional Airline awards; its A350 business cabin and Vietnamese catering are well reviewed, and the San Francisco nonstop has been rated one of the most convenient new transpacific routes of the decade.
Why book Vietnam Airlines with LuxeSkies
Getting to Vietnam in a lie-flat seat is a routing question — nonstop from San Francisco, or one-stop from your city on Korean, ANA, JAL, EVA or a Gulf carrier — and the price and cabin vary widely. We hold contract fares from $3,600 round trip, build the through-ticket, route you onto the A350 or 787-9, and add the domestic leg to Hanoi or Da Nang.
Vietnam Airlines questions
Is there a nonstop business-class flight from the US to Vietnam?
Yes — Vietnam Airlines from San Francisco to Ho Chi Minh City, about 16 hours westbound on the A350 or 787-9, the only nonstop between the two countries.
How much is Vietnam Airlines business class from the US?
Our negotiated starting fares are $3,600 round trip from San Francisco for lead-time bookings; one-stop fares from other US cities are quoted on request.
Does Vietnam Airlines have First Class?
No. Business is the top cabin — lie-flat 1-2-1 on the A350 and 787-9.
Can I connect to Hanoi or Da Nang on the same ticket?
Yes. Ho Chi Minh City connects to Hanoi in two hours and to Da Nang, Nha Trang and Phu Quoc in about an hour; we book the domestic sector on the same ticket.
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Reviews
4.8 on Trustpilot, in Clients’ Own Words
“They answered all my questions and were very responsive and provided flexible dates for travel.”
SELCHUK
Jul 22, 2026
“Wonderful! The crew were so helpful! It’s no worry trip! We enjoyed the process especially our trip arrangements. We couldn’t complain of how wonderful everything went! Thank you for making our trip memorable!!!”
Mrs. Gray
Aug 5, 2026
“Tony Carter made the experience easy. He was very professional, friendly and patient; made the process go smoothly.”
Almaree Owens
Aug 4, 2026
“Steven was enthusiastic (to a fault). His first of three offers was about 10% above my budget but the flights really fit the schedule so well I had to say yes. The other two offers were cheaper but the timing was off for me.”
Scott C Rosen
Aug 3, 2026
“Good customer service and pricing saving me a few thousand dollars on a couple of business class tickets.”
Francisco E.
Jul 31, 2026
“Great customer service. English speaking representatives. Quick response time.”
Donna
Jul 16, 2026
“Tony Carter...nothing else needs to be said!!! His professionalism, patience, personable responses made this almost perfect. No doubt will be using him / them again on our next adventure. Alan R Vernon”
Alan
Jul 23, 2026
“It was great! So helpful and patient the only negative thing I can say is it wasn’t communicated the price for assistance until I already paid and left a tip.”
Stephen Girard
May 27, 2026
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